5 Tips to Stay Productive While
Working at Home
After the pandemic, working from home has become the new normal for many people and companies. Whether you have already found your rhythm or are still struggling to stay on task, here are five tips to help you stay productive and succeed while working at home:
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Create a Structured Schedule
The biggest difference between working in an office and working at home is the structure. When you work in the office, you are expected to show up at certain times, and often have co-workers around to keep you on track. At home, you are in charge. The best way to keep that structured schedule is to treat your home like the office. Creating this similar structure will help you not only stay on task but also create more motivation for yourself.
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Get Ready for The Day
This tip goes hand-in-hand with the last tip; to treat your home like the office. You wouldn’t show up to the office with your pajamas on, so why do the same at home. Putting on work clothes or even getting semi-ready can mentally prepare you for the workday and not make you want to jump back into bed.
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Create a Workspace That Motivates You
Just like you would have your area to work in an office, it is important to have the same in your home. This can be a spot in the house that is made just for your work time and so when you sit down there, your mind goes into work mode.
Don’t like clutter? Keep your space minimalistic. Need multiple screens? Talk to your employer about getting you more monitors. Build your office to motivate you and create a productive work environment.
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Eliminate Distractions
It is just as important to figure out what distracts you as it is to find what motivates you. Your home is probably filled with distractions, whether it be your adorable dog wanting to go on five walks a day or your bed calling you for a midday nap. If you find something that is constantly keeping you from your work, it is important to find a way to remove that from your work setting.
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Make Sure Your WiFi is Good
Zoom calls always dropping or the internet won’t load? It might be time to upgrade your WiFi. Having good internet service can make or break your workday. Talk to your WiFi company to see what they can do to help; you may just need a hot spot where your workspace is located.
Working from home can come with many perks, but it can also be hard to turn that work mode switch on and off. Just remember that you shouldn’t be treating your workdays any differently than when you were in the office. Once you have that mindset, working from home will become second nature and you may even see more success at your job.
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